History & Current Events
Featured Online Event
Douglas Brunt - Online Author Talk
May 1st | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Join us as we chat with bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel.
Featured Content
Watch Now! The Beautiful History of Ugly Words
Swearing is a fascinating linguistic phenomenon. How did certain words come to acquire the power to shock and offend us?
Hometown History
From founding days to modern milestones, these books take readers on a journey through Washington State history.
Equal Rights
Military History
Celebrating Earth Day
Check out these nonfiction books that dive into the past, present and future challenges facing planet Earth.
The History of Everyday Things
What led to the invention of the automobile? The computer? Read the sometimes surprising histories of things that influence our daily lives.
Women and the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor (b.1930- d.2023) was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, unlocking the door for other women to follow.
16 Carriages Full of History
Celebrate the cowpoke era by reading up on the history of African Americans trailblazing the Old West.
